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Six Sigma Yellow Belt

This course provides the leaner with an understanding of Lean Yellow Belts and will enable them to become effective team members faster which will result in improved performance and reduced timescales for Lean Six Sigma projects.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Learners applying for this course will be working in or moving into a Lean Environment and involved in continuous improvement and workplace projects at a junior level.

What you will get:

    • Understand history and reasons for Lean Six Sigma.
    • Understand the concepts, tools and principles of Lean.
    • Understand the Six Sigma philosophy, the DMAIC methodology and the tools and techniques used in Six Sigma.
    • Have an understanding of the similarities, differences and practical applications of both Six Sigma and Lean approaches.
    • Take part in small projects using the basic understanding of tools.
    • Have an understanding of how Lean Six Sigma can be integrated into the company's management systems.
    • Identify some initial criteria and guidelines for selecting, reviewing and evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects. Have a practical understanding of how these programs can be applied to deliver an effective continuous improvement program to reduce waste and variation in the business.

Skills Learned:

Researching and Understanding Six Sigma philosophy reviewing/evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects

Course Modules

  1. Define & Measure

Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology, Lean Systems, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)


Identify waste and understand the 8 Lean Waste Streams


Define a problem statement, use a Project Charter and Project Schedule


Introduction to SIPOC and VOC


Stakeholder Communication Plan


Introduction to Process Mapping


Collecting and Measuring Data, Control and Pareto Charts


2. Analyse and Improve



    Team Techniques


    Cause-Effect Diagrams


    Brainstorming


    Prioritise potential causes


    Decision making tools


    3. Control



      Visual Management


      Review and Action on a continuous basis PDCA

      Duration

      2 Day Classroom

      Certification

      People & Process Certificate of Completion (Non-accredited)